Tell your state legislators to support producer responsibility
Single-use plastics are nearly impossible to avoid, but it's consumers who foot the bill for managing the waste.
“America Recycles Day” a reminder of Washington’s sub-par recycling system
We can reduce plastic waste and improve recycling outcomes through implementing a producer responsibility program in Washington.
Just because something is collected in a #recycling program doesn’t mean that it’s actually recycled. In #Washington, only 16-17% of #plastic waste is actually recycled. This might be better than the national average, but we are still far cry from a functional system. #waleg pic.twitter.com/CBcdmye3nz
— Environment Washington (@Env_Washington) November 15, 2022
Companies decide how they want to package their products, yet WA residents and munis are left to pick up the tab for the disposal of this packaging. Making companies responsible for what happens to this waste can lead to less waste and better design in the first place. #waleg pic.twitter.com/SCsz1CeI2L
— Environment Washington (@Env_Washington) November 15, 2022
We can reduce #plasticwaste and improve recycling in Washington by implementing a #producerresponsibility program for packaging, just as dozens of other countries & 4 U.S. states have. Tell your legislators to #MakeProducersResponsible. #AmericaRecyclesDay https://t.co/LvAseG2q2B pic.twitter.com/uxU5duwgpu
— Environment Washington (@Env_Washington) November 15, 2022
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